On January 17, 2026, the San Diego Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship witnessed a series of unfortunate events for Mitchell Oldenburg and Austin Forkner. In the second qualifier, both riders met with crashes that triggered red flags, causing concern among spectators and teams alike. Mitchell Oldenburg, a member of the Liqui Moly Beta team, was unfortunate enough to be knocked unconscious after his crash. The good news is that he avoided any spinal injuries, but the extent of other potential injuries remains unknown. Oldenburg is definitely out for the night, leaving Liqui Moly Beta without any riders in San Diego after Benny Bloss broke his wrist last week. Meanwhile, Austin Forkner, competing for Triumph Factory Racing, was also involved in a crash and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Fortunately, everything checked out fine, and Forkner is now doing everything in his power to get out of the hospital in time to return to the stadium and race. However, with the day drawing to a close, he might not make it. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks inherent in the sport, and the importance of safety measures and medical support for riders.
